Jason’s warm hand snaked in, causing a tingle to dance across Estre’s scalp.
As she reached out to push him away, Jason caught her wrist, leaned in close, and nted a kiss on
her lips.
Isaac was strapped into the booster seat beside them, and there Estre was, sandwiched between the
two, the atmosphere charged with an ambiguous blend of warmth and intimacy.
After a fervent kiss, Estre’s blouse hade undone, revealing her shoulders.
Watching Jason unabashedly take his liberties, Estre, with an icy reminder, said, “Jason, if you wake
my son, all your recent efforts will have been for nothing.”
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Jason’s hand, which had been roaming her waist, paused. He recalled the time he had stolen a kiss
from Estre, the fierce battle Isaac put up, and how the little guy still hadn’t called him ‘Dad’.
Their eyes met, and upon seeing Jason withdraw his hand, Estre couldn’t resist goading him, “Don’t
be scared. Keep going”
At Estre’s sarcastic remark, Jason, unhurried, straightened her clothes, “Just looking out for you, to
satisfy your needs.”
Estre snorted.
Once Estre was decent again, Jason pulled her into his embrace. He kissed her forehead and said,
“I’ve been living quite a full lifetely. Mom and Grandpa, they all adoré
Isaac.”
Estre softly closed her eyes to rest. She had been running herself ragged between the police station,
the courthouse, and Glimmering Lake, slimming down considerably. With her eyes closed and nestled
in Jason’s arms, he felt a surge of contentment and began to gently knead her hand, helping her
unwind.
ncing at Isaac in the booster seat, Jason, stroking her shoulder, whispered, “Back then, I didn’t want
to rush into having kids, afraid it’d lead to divorce. Here we are, after everything.”
What Jason didn’t anticipate was that they would get divorced three years after her return. When Jason
mentioned the past, Estre said without opening her eyes, “Once the Glimmering Lake case wraps up,
make an appointment with the doctor.”
She had been so focused on Glimmering Lake recently that the fire incident had been put on hold, and
she hadn’t even discussed any progress with Serene.
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“Sure,” Jason murmured, continuing his gentle massage.
Estre then mentioned, “By the way, your grandfather came to see me today.”
At the mention of Keith seeking her out, Jason’s expression darkened, his hands ceasing their
movement. Then he reached for his phone in his pocket.
After that day, he had told Keith to stay away from Estre, insisting it was pointless, yet Keith had still
come. Jason’s good mood vanished instantly.
Sensing his agitation, Estre opened her eyes As he was about to make a call, visibly upset, Estre
stopped him, asking, “What are you doing?” and added, “Keith came to plead on your behalf, asking
me to give you another chance.”
At her words, Jason’s scowl softened, and he put his phone aside. Estre gave him a disdainful
nce and then leaned back against his shoulder.
Taking the initiative, Jason captured her lips once more. This time, he wasn’t so quick to let go, his
hands bing bold on her body.
Only after Estre shivered and pushed him away did he chuckle and retreat, whispering in her ear,
“After the Glimmering Lake case, how about you take Isaac to Sandalwood Oasis for a few days. I will
let you rx better.”
Estre chuckled dismissively, “Keep dreaming.” She wasn’t going to fall for his seduction so easily.
When Estre didn’t agree, Jason teased, “Don’t you want it, even a little?”
Estre casually brushed him off, “I never shortchange myself. When I want it, I take care
of it.”
Jason nearly choked, his mood shifting again. But recalling Estre’s response, he perked up, pinching
her chin, “You’re something else, always talking big.”
Estre’s reaction told Jason that she hadn’t slept with anyone in a very long time. And during those
years apart, he had seldom thought of such matters. Mostly, he was consumed by guilt when he
thought of her.
Pushing Jason’s hand away, Estre straightened her clothes, “I need to take Isaac home.” Jason got
out of the car first, and as Estre followed, her legs nearly buckled. Thankfully, Jason was there to
steady her, teasing, “Can’t even stand straight? What if we actually did it?”
At his smugness, Estre stomped on his foot hard, “Just get Isaac out of the car.”
After Jason lifted Isaac from the car, Estre reached out to take him, but Jason said, “Let me carry him
inside.”
Estre stared at him for a moment, considering how well he had taken care of Isaac
When they arrived home, Autumn sprang up from the sofa upon seeing Estre return with Isaac.
Reaching the foyer and seeing Isaac in Jason’s arms, Autumn’s face fell, and her weing smile
froze.
Autumn, who had been watching the three of them without moving for a while, finally came to her
senses and greeted them with a wry smile. “Jason, long time no see.” Then she chided, “Look at
Estre, making you carry Isaac. We don’t even know if your injury has healed yet.”
Autumn appreciated Jason for saving Estre, but she was resolutely against them getting back
together. In this day and age, no one believed in going back to an old me. Back when they were still
hitched, Estre had offered all the olive branches she could
muster.
With that, Autumn signaled the housekeeper to whisk Isaac away.
Jason coolly reassured, “I’m all patched up, no worries.”
Autumn couldn’t help but bristle, masking her displeasure with a courteous smirk, “Look at the time,
Jason. It’s gettingte. I won’t keep you for a chat now. We’ll find another day. for a proper sit-down.”
With Isaac carried off, Jason slipped his hands back into his pockets, the picture ofposure, “How
about this Saturday then? Estre should be free from the Glimmering Lake case by the weekend, so
we’ll both have some time.”
The Glimmering Lake case was set for its third hearing on Friday and was expected to reach a
conclusion.
Standing opposite him, Autumn found herself at a loss for words. She had merely extended a polite
gesture, but he took it quite literally.